http://www.foods4betterhealth.com/olympics-village-the-best-local-eating-places-and-food-trucks-near-rio-de-janeiro-16858 Olympics Village: The Best Local Eating Places and Food Trucks near Rio de JaneiroMat LecompteFoods 4 Better Health2016-08-11T06:30:11Z2016-08-11 09:32:28Olympics villageRio De JaneiroFood trucksRio Olympics 2016Maracanã stadium food trucksRio de Janeiro eating placesBrazilian foodRio de Janeiro restaurantsStreet food Rio de JaneiroWith some of the greatest athletes in the world gathered together for Rio Olympics 2016, the city is on display. Rio de Janeiro’s eating places are some of the best in the world.Food Advice,Food Facts

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Olympics Village: The Best Local Eating Places and Food Trucks near Rio de Janeiro

With some of the greatest athletes in the world gathered together for Rio Olympics 2016, the city is on display. Frequently noted as one of the greatest cities in the world, Rio de Janeiro’s eating places are some of the best in the world, serving up all kinds of different Brazilian foods.

Although you might not get the best offerings at the Maracanã stadium food trucks, walk a short distance away from the Olympic Village and you can immerse yourself in local delicacies from restaurants and a strong food truck presence.

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Whether you’re looking for Rio de Janeiro restaurants or street food, the Brazilian seaside city’s got you covered. The huge city boasts tons of options and will make it difficult to leave any craving unsatisfied. If you’re craving porchetta, linguica, caldo de feijao, or other Rio de Janeiro traditional food, you’re likely only a short walk away from a restaurant, food stand or food truck that can fill you up.

Where to Eat in Rio de Janeiro

There are a few different styles of food stops in Rio in addition to food trucks and restaurants. You’ve got barzinhos de praia—beach bars where you can grab boiled sweet corn or a drink from a fresh coconut or even bostecos—little bars with a few stools where you can get empanadas, either baked or deep fried, with a variety of fillings.

Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro

Casa da Feijoada: Rua Prudente de Morais 10, Ipanema (00 55 21 267 4994).
Serving one of Rio de Janeiro’s traditional foods, feijoada, which is a bean stew. This is one of the best places to get it, and it’s in a trendy area of town, making it a great place to hit while in Rio.

Food Trucks in Rio de Janeiro

Food Truck Mosteirinho: Av. Borges de Medeiros, 1424 Rio de Janeiro – RJ 22430-042.
For beachside burgers and feijoada dumplings, check out this beach side stop that’s sure to be a hit during the Rio Olympics 2016.

Dois Irmãos Sopas e Caldos: R. Nelson Mandela Rio de Janeiro – RJ 22250-040.
Some say it has serves the best caldo de feijao in the city, which is a bean stew native to Brazil. Hit it on a Wednesday for the very best they have to offer, but you can go any day of the week.

One of the biggest cities of the world has no shortage of food, whether it’s coming out of a bar, café, truck or restaurant. If you’re visiting Brazil for the Rio Olympics 2016, make sure to take advantage of the endless supply of delicious food!